Back pain may go away on its own after a few days or weeks, however, that is unfortunately not always the case; back pain can become a chronic condition for many sufferers. Low-back pain can be debilitating, and significantly affect one’s quality of life.

At Chicago Sports and Spine, we see & treat patients in a variety of stages of back pain. Sometimes, surgery is the best solution to their ailments. However, oftentimes there are steps we can take to help them manage their pain and heal their bodies in ways that avoid surgery, while still providing relief and improving quality of life.

Meet Louis Fornelli. Louis is a patient that came to Chicago Sports and Spine looking for help with his myriad of pain problems. He had shoulder pain, wrist pain, back pain, leg pain, and more.

As you’ll see in the video, Louis put it best. He couldn’t get back to feeling like his normal self and was, plainly, “a mess.”

We welcomed Louis in and used a multidisciplinary approach to treat our pain-laden pal. First, we assessed the medicines he was taking and reduced them by a third. Then, we proceeded to use a combination of physical therapy and injections to treat his pain issues. Within six months, Louis felt dramatically better and since, has gone back to enjoying his favorite physical hobbies and active life. We’re glad Louis is back in action and want to make sure you are, too.

Ready to rumble? We’re ready for your call.

The Chicago Sports and Spine Team

Call 312-623-7246 so we can start abolishing your pain, just like Louis did.

Meet Dr. Rizwan Arayan: physiatrist, Chicago local, new dad, and co-founder of Chicago Sports and Spine. He received his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine and continued his education at the Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital/University of Chicago where he completed his training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Arayan subsequently went on to complete a Sports Medicine and Electromyography (EMG) fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Medical Specialities in both Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. He also specializes in Worker’s Compensation cases.

Chronic knee soreness. It almost sounds as painful as it feels. And, it may be a bigger deal than you think. Enter “OA” in the knee.

Osteoarthritis or “OA” in the knee is a common condition that causes protective smooth cartilage on the ends of bones to break down. All cartilage that once cushioned the joint gets deteriorated. This leads to stiffness, swelling, and pain that can make even walking difficult. Whether you have been diagnosed with this already or not, you may be needlessly suffering.

We hope this doesn’t sound familiar to you. If, however, it does, and you don’t find sufficient relief with simple pain relievers or other relief treatments like physical therapy and exercise, you may be a great candidate for treatment with Hyalgan.

Hyalgan is a kind of hyaluronate, a natural substance found in high amounts in your body’s joint tissue and joint fluid that acts as a shock absorber inside your joints. It is injected into your knee to provide long-lasting relief from pain.

“Gel injections” and “chicken shots” are also popular titles for this. That’s because Hyalgan has a substance that comes from the red, stretchy part that hangs off the rooster neck, also known as the wattle.

The number of injections that you may need will depend on your individual condition and response to Hyalgan therapy, though we’ve seen series of as little as three injections provide relief for up to six months. Dr. Bathla and Dr. Arayan love providing their patients with precise relief that works as quickly as possible, and the Hyalgan treatment is a great way to do that given its impressive track record.

Our doctors and the Hyalgan treatment may be just what you need, whether you’re looking to dance with more fluidity or simply walk with more ease.

High five for pain-free flexibility,
The Chicago Sports and Spine Team

For further information on how our doctors can use Hyalgan to relieve your knee pain, contact Chicago Sports and Spine Pain Management Physicians at (312) 623-7246.

Meet Chicago Sports and Spine co-founder and physiatrist, Dr. Baljinder Bathla. Born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, Dr. Bathla moved to Chicago to complete his medical education at the University of Chicago. During this time, he fell in love with the city and knew he and his family had found their home. Passionate about helping others, Dr. Bathla started the private medical facility, Chicago Sports and Spine, to help patients get back to living a pain-free life.